#knifeordeath

On deck: testing a new pattern for a little something with @waterjetknives (follow them to see when it drops). I’ve got some ¼" 1095 paired with white snakeskin juma (made by @elforyn.de and procured through @makermaterialsupply ) and the ³/¹⁶" AEB-H stainless will get the cyan juma scales.
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These should be pretty fun to crank out. The question is, should I taper the tang on the thicker blade? - Consider I am leaving a window smasher as the butt…
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #knifeordeath #forgedinfire #knifemaking #knifedesigns #waterjet #waterjetknives #juma #cyan #steel #futureknives #plans (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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Finished up this “work along with me” knife session today out at @bavarianblacksmithexp
This knife is inspired by a dao knife. Outfitted with some @forrester_woods ancient bog oak and protected with my favorite @axe_wax
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It’s a lovely knife and it was an enjoyable process with Cam. He did a great job today. He learned the basics of setting a hollow grind and keeping the wheel in the groove as you work up the grits.
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The next step in the process will be creating the sheath and I am looking forward to that process!
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifeclass #knifemaking #knifecommunitiy #dao (at Frankenmuth River Place Shops)
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Throwing sparks all day with the crew at @bavarianblacksmithexp (the shop at @riverplaceshops
in @frankenmuth where you can forge your own knives).
Photo: @deaconstratton - the man
Belts: @red.label.abrasives
Grinder: @shopfoxtools
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #grinding #knifemaker #knifemaking #forgeyourown #sparks
(at Frankenmuth River Place Shops)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYFADejL0N/?igshid=106rkdx2l1mv7

I want to take a minute to talk about equipment. This piece of equipment, hands down, has increased the quality of my work more than other equipment I have. It allows me to get exact temperatures in my heat treating and run programmed normalizing and thermocycling. I never have to wonder if my blades “got hard” or worry about warpage. In roughly 3 years I have only had 2 minor warps (I believe primarily due to an inbalance of wrought iron on the sides).
These kilns heat up quickly (I run 220) and can also ramp down to hold an accurate temper cycle.
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When it comes down to it, if you don’t nail the heat treat than your primary function will be off, no matter how nicely you finish that blade. This kiln gets you to pro resulrs without the stress.
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I am not sponsored by @jenkenkilns but I trust this product. I use this product regularly and I love this product. If you want to up your game consider one of these Vertical Air Baths.
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #jenkenkilns #verticalairbath #kilnenvy #getvertical #heattreat #quench #knifemaking #knifecommunitiy #shoptalk #equipment #prograde #upgrade #upgradeyourkiln (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSA_1FjW7s/?igshid=1xhr02b601s4y

This choppah/chef is waxed and ready for action!
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Steel: 1095/15N20 clad over 80CRV2 core from @nj_steelbaron
Grinder: @wuertzmachineworks #tw90grinder
Heat treat kiln: @jenkenkilns #verticalairbath
Belts: @red.label.abrasives
Handle: @forrester_woods
Leather: @tandyleather
Coated with @axe_wax
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaking #beautyshots #knifeporn #knifecommunitiy #saxoninspired (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPp3NYjndm/?igshid=e9hq16w2jwh2

Here is a still shot for thise that just want to stare at her… I am actually digging that dramatic low layer organic pattern.
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Maybe today I will get some time to clean her up and get her peoperly etched and sharpened. My goal will be to only grind from the heel to the tip (maybe a little cleanup in the ring).
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #ringpommel #ringknife #celticsword #celt-ibero #germamic #damascus #sword #blacksmith #forged #resting (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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Full day class with an inspiring man. He’s 68 and picking up a new hobby. I ran him through the ropes and directed him through the steps of forging a long chefs knife. He was incredibly teachable and responded well to the large amount of information thrown at him in one session. I can only hope that when I am 68 that I can still be as receptive to new information and ideas as he was.
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In the end he had a beautiful hand forged 1095 and I learned that you can teach an old dog new tricks so long as we are open to the old Biblical addage, “As iron sharpens iron, so do we sharpen each other.”
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaking #knifenut #ironsharpensiron #learning #newskills #forging #forgingisfun #blacksmith
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Steel: 1095 from @nj_steelbaron
Handle: Koa from @forrester_woods
Grinder: @wuertzmachineworks
Protected with @axe_wax (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLt0-_mj6j0/?igshid=17j56v7iqlp5m

I really enjoyed making this lovely chopper inspired knife. Sometimes the quick scribblings of soapstone lead to some fantastic pieces. Things I find enjoyable about this one:
1) organic flowing patterns make me happy and I enjoy the slice of a mono-steel edge, so I got the best of each world by sandwiching some 80CRV2 in the middle of 280 layers of 15N20/1095
2) This handle wood from @forrester_woods made a great compliment to the steel pattern with bonus spots of orange highlights that almost makes it look like nature’s paisley… so lovely and feels right at home with 3/32 copper pins and copper liners.
3) the geometry almost comes to a 0 grind. It’s just the tiniest bevel and it cuts so well!
4) It’s got a comfortable fit in the hand and balances nicely just north of the index finger. The @maumasifirearts inspired curled heel aids in the feeling that this knife is connected right to your hand
5) The shape is curvy with nicely flowing lines and that blade height and thick spine allow for that thin edge to be properly supported in the heavy cuts
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I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifenut #knifemaking #makercommunity #productreview #critique #happythoughts #artreview #knifereview #knifeporn #knivesinnature
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Forged in a @diamondbackironworks knifemaker II 2 burner
Ground on a @wuertzmachineworks TW-90
with @red.label.abrasives (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKmK8LhjiR5/?igshid=q96parfs43p4

Bladeshow Build Blade Auction!
Here is the finished knife I (we) made at @blade_show this year all from vendor supplied materials. It is now up for sale. This year I did have to spend some $ so I would appreciate if we could kick this off for a starting $100 bid and keep the bids to $10 increments.
Bidding is open now and will go until Sunday June 13th at 6pm EST. Must be 18 to bid and winner must pay paypal within an hour. Shipping will be added to the final bid. Bid on this original Instagram post only.
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This knife is made from:
@nj_steelbaron W2
@jantzsupply blue G10 pins and Desert Ironwood and Epoxy
Blade ground on a @brodbeck_ironworks grinder
Pin holes drilled with @millnertools drill bits
Handle ground on @burrking grinders as well as the final finish using @phoenixabrasives belts
( @warlander_enterprises provided the initial sheath but a drunk dude stabbed it in the pit )
I also would have heat treated with a @jenkenkilns but liability didn’t allow for that this year.
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Enjoy!
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#thepxsmith #bladeshowbuild #bladeshow2021 #knifeporn #knifemaker #auction #sharp #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #sharpaf
https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9hTPyjKW4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some still shots of the celtic war knife build. It’s a low layer pattern with a forged ring pommel and globular grip adorned with cultural geometric patterns. The scabbard is of simple wood construction with forged bronze and copper fittings wrapped in hemp cord.
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The balance is quite lovely and the grip is surprisingly comfortable. It’s got a devastating edge that can process through a 2x4 in no time.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #celtibero #germanic #sleek #ringpommel #celticsword #chieftan #historicalknives (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPHPs3Nj7i3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Spring is in the air and the raiding season is apparent. Fresh meat will grace the feasting halls directly cut by the chieftan’s ancestral blade.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #celticsword #celtibero #germanic #ringpommel #glob (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPDdm9JjcdH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Getting this globular gripped ringed pommel war knife dressed up a bit. Outfitted with some geometric patterns and a gun blue finish over the low layer pattern welded steel. Next up, the scabbard.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #celtibero #celticsword #germanic #ringknife (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5zMEKjZjw/?igshid=btmkuqing6g0